Heating Fuels RFI Questions.docx
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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Massachusetts Operational Services Division regarding heating fuels. The RFI aims to gather industry insights and information to inform the state's future heating fuels request for proposals. Key topics include major industry changes, factors affecting differential pricing, customer usage of fixed versus variable rates, the maximum term for fixed price options, and the flexibility needed to accurately price fixed price options. The RFI also seeks to understand how a fixed/locked in differential rate applied statewide versus by zone would affect vendors.
The RFI does not provide details on specific product quantities, response dates, or contract terms. However, it indicates the state is interested in understanding the current and future state of the heating fuels industry to enhance their procurement practices and potentially structure future heating fuels contracts differently, such as potentially offering fixed price options.
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Proposed Questions for Heating Fuels Request for Information:
*Note these questions are subject to change prior to the RFI and additional questions may be added
1. What have been the major industry changes since the last RFRs?
2. What are major expected industry changes in the works/near future for heating fuel that we should know which could potentially affect our current or future RFR?
3. Can you please explain the different factors that go into creating differential pricing?
4. Do the majority of your state purchasing agents/customers utilize a fixed/locked in rate or a differential added to the daily pricing?
5. How does it affect vendors if a fixed/locked in differential rate was applied statewide versus by zone?
6. What is the maximum term a user can hold a fixed price option?
7. How much flexibility is needed in order to accurately price a fixed price option? E.g. if 10,000 gallons is estimated for 3 months and only 8,000 gallons are used
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